You know how you can get a pond to ripple, when you throw a pebble into it? Now imagine if that pebble is your voice, and the pond is the Heart of God. And no matter how much you may disturb it, the pond stays perfect, unmoved and unshaken. Even though the world may be …
Month: May 2019
If you watch only one French-German ska music video filmed in West Africa with dancing amputees this year, let it be this one. In English, the title means “never tired…” „Jamais Fatigué“ is not only the new single by French-German singer Mal Élevé, „Jamais Fatigué“ – „never tired“ – is a battle cry. With the second song from his …
Living in Los Angeles County, I have learned that we operate by a very different calendar than most. Here in La-La Land we see January not as the beginning of a new year, but the beginning of celebrating the year that has just ended. January though March we have a succession of awards shows extending …
I love this. So very ticklish and sweet, it is also a lovely reboot of one of our generation’s (and we know how old we are) trickiest musico-cinematic psychonuggets. Consider yourself healed.
Imagine a universe where rappers are transposed into comedians. Dr. Dre rocks retro Redd Foxx, Eminem claims Rodney Dangerfield, Kanye West comes through as Richard Pryor. In that bizarro universe, Frosty the Flowman speak troot like Lenny Bruce. He’s your new favorite babysitter. Get the kids ready for a weekend with Frosty. On top of …
Swedish singer songwriter, Zikai has released video for recent single ‘Beach Day’. Complimenting the track, the Chris Isaac ‘Wicked Games’ inspired video see’s Zikai taking a day on the beach, frolicking in the sun, sea and sand with her love (Hugo Jimenez). Directed by John Nordling (nominated European Film Awards, won Kristallen – Swedish TV Awards), the video was shot …
Rilan & The Bombardiers is a band from Haarlem (NL) formed around the artist Rilan Ramhane. These exceptional musicians skillfully combine Pop, Soul, Funk and Rock. In combination with Rilan Ramhane’s extraordinary voice, they create a sound that does not seem to be from this world. The song “Walking on fire” was released in 2016 …
I was planning to go to the Oregon Coast over Memorial Day weekend. Then I learned Gogol Bordello were playing Seattle’s Neptune Theater smack dab in the middle. The Oregon Coast would have to wait. Gogol Bordello were NOT to be missed. And they hit the stage like a hurricane, coming out one at a …
“Can’t be no fun, to be shot with a hand gun…” Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind & Fire fires up a jazzy (it’s on Verve) version of a Curtis Mayfield song. This is a great one. Listen up. Philip Bailey, the legendary falsetto voice, Grammy Award winner and co-founder of Earth, Wind & Fire announces …
Just a few months after the reissue of their seminal ‘Boomy Tella’ LP, Britain’s THE CLAIM are back with their first original material since 1992. This reunion has them active as ever, writing and recording new material, filming their Brexit-inspired ‘Journey’ video, and gigging. Finally tomorrow brings the release of their long-awaited album ‘The New Industrial Ballads’. The Spill Magazine writes, “It …
So tasty. So subtle. This is a beautiful song and video. Give it a watch. “Always looking to broaden his horizons, Soften this time worked with foreign talents and shot his new video in the USA.” http://instagram.com/soften.ch http://facebook.com/softenofficial http://www.soften.ch
Out To Sea by Chris Orrick Detroit political Hip-Hop artist Chris Orrick has officially released Out To Sea. The album includes tracks like “Funny Things,” an ode to the feeling of doubt one experiences while watching our country go into a seemingly downward spiral, as well as something seemingly more light-hearted like “Liquor Store Hustle.” …
The veterans are telling me some incredible stories this Memorial Day weekend. Old scarred Liberals who saw the worst of it in Vietnam. It was cinematic. The tale of the mad man O’Leary that went completely Apocalypse Now refusing to go home as the Americans pulled out. This trained killer knew that if he came …
After the release of her captivating new single, “Toda Tuya” feat. Frankie J, Abrinahas dropped a stunning visual to capture the essence of the track. Shot in Malibu,Abrina is taken on a journey through an eerie forest unsure as to where the path will take her. After walking through a mysterious door, Abrina is led into an enchanting dimension …
Great new tune from Alyssa Trahan, “Petty,” as in “you ain’t Tom, so don’t be Petty…” Alyssa Trahan’s newest release “Petty” is an upbeat and wickedly catchy modern country tune. It pays homage to legendary artist, Tom Petty, both lyrically and sonically, drawing influence from his song titles and signature instrumentation. The song was written …
trentemøller sleeper …It’s been nearly 3 years … now the wait is almost over… it’s time to wake up ‘sleeper’! https://trentemoller.lnk.to/Sleeper Trentemoller.com
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If I was a rapper, I would call myself Nobody. I love how Odysseus stabs the Cyclops in his big fat eye and when his friends come to his rescue they ask, “who did this to you Brother?” He says, “Nobody!!! Nobody did this!”. When I travel the world, people ask me who I am, …
I hate to break this to the bigots of America but they are missing a golden sporting opportunity. Why the Fascist don’t they just embrace Sports Teams based on their own delusions of White Supremacy? The Cleveland Crackers? Get that sh☆t you proud boy pieces of sh☆t. The Washington Whiteskins? It’s like Neo Nazis denying …
If you have a second, please listen to this short and quite excellent piece of art music that was sent to our lowly East Portland Blog. Also, please read the composer’s email to me. I love his confidence. hi East Portland Blog, “1” will be on the playlist for humankind leaving planet Earth. my …
A Yonatan Gat live show is or should be a bucket list item for every true, undefeated, honest, unsatiated, seeking, lurking, living and loving music fan out there (FULL STOP). He’s touring the west coast of America and BROOKLYN soon and the shows are listed below. You know who you are. You know you need …
5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS) explore rich sonic textures and rhythms – and reach exhilarating vocal heights – on their new single, “Easier.” The track, which marks the band’s first release since signing to Interscope Records, was produced by Andrew Watt, Louis Bell and Charlie Puth. Grant Singer (The Weeknd, Lorde) directed the mind-bending official video. Listen to “Easier”HERE. View the video HERE. Says lead …
This is incendiary instrumental guitar BIG rock from Chester, U.K. for which the title says it all. Great stuff, give it a listen. There’s an anthemic feel good vibe here which is all too rare at the moment, absolutely no pretence, think Big Country mixed with The Darkness and TURN IT UP! https://jny-hzd.com https://www.facebook.com/johnnyhzd/ https://twitter.com/johnny_hzd …
Telling the tale of teenage love and the heartache often attached to it, the visual sees Rema trying to express his love for Dumebi, even though she is in a relationship with his friend. Directed by Ademola Falomo, a videographer who’s previously worked on campaigns for Nike and Puma as well as with fellow Nigerian …
More Wales Please! Fel rhyw recordiad colledig o’r 60au a ganfuwyd mewn rhyw hen atig angof y daw ‘In or Out’, y sengl newydd gan Lastigband o Benmachno. Mae’n deg dweud nad oes neb arall yng Nghymru yn chwarae cerddoriaeth fel hyn ar hyn o bryd. Ar gael ar lwyfannau digidol o ddydd Gwener Mehefin …
Los Angeles, CA — May 22nd, 2019 — It’s a big day for dancehall with the news of ‘Jamaican Dancehall Princess,’ and rising artist, Shenseea signing to Rich Immigrants/Interscope Records, a joint venture headed by acclaimed Jamaican producer Rvssian. The twenty-two year old celebrated the signing by releasing her debut label single titled “Blessed” which also premiered as Zane Lowe’s “World …
Photo Credit: Darin Back Dream pop legends The Ocean Blue today announced the release of their first new album in over 6 years – Kings and Queens / Knaves and Thieves is out June 21 on Korda Records. The Ocean Blue arrived as the 1980s drew to close, and their debut record on famed Sire Records (Madonna, The Cure, …
Ultracool singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rebecca Haviland and her band Rebecca Haviland and Whiskey Heart just shared a twangy new single with a touch of soul to get ready for those late summer night drives, “Hideaway.” Rebecca’s big vocals and intimate songwriting à la Brandi Carlile and Kacey Musgraves front her band made up of Todd Caldwell (Crosby, …